New speakers or Eist Dubh 2!
Re: New speakers or Eist Dubh 2!
BTW, Ivor, what is your preamp - I presume that it is well regarded?
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Re: New speakers or Eist Dubh 2!
Interesting thoughts about the JMR speakers as well. I really liked them when I briefly heard them, but then I forgot about them. But never mind that, I need hear the Eist Dubhs myself. I might have to invite myself over soon...
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Re: New speakers or Eist Dubh 2!
jkeny wrote:BTW, Ivor, what is your preamp - I presume that it is well regarded?
It is but it's old. An Audio Innovations p200. (or some similar model number!) The thing is it worked well with the Quads..
Vinyl -anything else is data storage.
Thorens TD124 Mk1 + Kuzma Stogi 12"arm, HANA Red, Gold Note PH 10 + PSU. ADI-2 Dac, Lector CDP7, Wyred4Sound pre, Airtight ATM1s, Klipsch Heresy IV, Misc Mains, RCA + XLR ICs, Tellurium Q spkr cable
Thorens TD124 Mk1 + Kuzma Stogi 12"arm, HANA Red, Gold Note PH 10 + PSU. ADI-2 Dac, Lector CDP7, Wyred4Sound pre, Airtight ATM1s, Klipsch Heresy IV, Misc Mains, RCA + XLR ICs, Tellurium Q spkr cable
Re: New speakers or Eist Dubh 2!
Diapason wrote:Interesting thoughts about the JMR speakers as well. I really liked them when I briefly heard them, but then I forgot about them. But never mind that, I need hear the Eist Dubhs myself. I might have to invite myself over soon...
No bother.
Vinyl -anything else is data storage.
Thorens TD124 Mk1 + Kuzma Stogi 12"arm, HANA Red, Gold Note PH 10 + PSU. ADI-2 Dac, Lector CDP7, Wyred4Sound pre, Airtight ATM1s, Klipsch Heresy IV, Misc Mains, RCA + XLR ICs, Tellurium Q spkr cable
Thorens TD124 Mk1 + Kuzma Stogi 12"arm, HANA Red, Gold Note PH 10 + PSU. ADI-2 Dac, Lector CDP7, Wyred4Sound pre, Airtight ATM1s, Klipsch Heresy IV, Misc Mains, RCA + XLR ICs, Tellurium Q spkr cable
Re: New speakers or Eist Dubh 2!
Ah that was a superb piece of writing Ivor. Sometimes the journey's long, sometimes it's short but perseverance (and experience) will get you there in the end. Enjoy :)
Re: New speakers or Eist Dubh 2!
Very kind words Ivor - thanks indeed!
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Re: New speakers or Eist Dubh 2!
Off camping tomorrow Ivor. Hope we end up as happy as you are. Great write up and looking forward to hearing them in the walnut when we get back. Enjoy. T
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System2. iMac/Tidal, iFI Dac, Dynavector L200 pre, Croft Iosis, Sonus Faber Auditor M.
System2. iMac/Tidal, iFI Dac, Dynavector L200 pre, Croft Iosis, Sonus Faber Auditor M.
Re: New speakers or Eist Dubh 2!
Congratulations Ivor. The Dubhs are a wonderful speaker which have never failed to impress whenever I have heard them. They do take a bit of time to open out but they eventually blossom wonderfully. Happy listening and much enjoyment ahead for you!
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Re: New speakers or Eist Dubh 2!
Meant to ask... If dispensing with a pre amp (and it's range of inputs) what to do if one decides to go directly from dac into power (ala Markof). Turntable, CD player and computer to be considered?
System 1. LP12/Mose Hercules/Ittok LVII/ATOC9III, Dynavector P75 MkIII, Denon DCD-A100, iPad/AirPlay, Accuphase e303x, Gale gs401a.
System2. iMac/Tidal, iFI Dac, Dynavector L200 pre, Croft Iosis, Sonus Faber Auditor M.
System2. iMac/Tidal, iFI Dac, Dynavector L200 pre, Croft Iosis, Sonus Faber Auditor M.
Re: New speakers or Eist Dubh 2!
Terry wrote:Meant to ask... If dispensing with a pre amp (and it's range of inputs) what to do if one decides to go directly from dac into power (ala Markof). Turntable, CD player and computer to be considered?
the Airtight has 2 inputs Terry, that's CD and turntable. All a real man needs. ;)
Vinyl -anything else is data storage.
Thorens TD124 Mk1 + Kuzma Stogi 12"arm, HANA Red, Gold Note PH 10 + PSU. ADI-2 Dac, Lector CDP7, Wyred4Sound pre, Airtight ATM1s, Klipsch Heresy IV, Misc Mains, RCA + XLR ICs, Tellurium Q spkr cable
Thorens TD124 Mk1 + Kuzma Stogi 12"arm, HANA Red, Gold Note PH 10 + PSU. ADI-2 Dac, Lector CDP7, Wyred4Sound pre, Airtight ATM1s, Klipsch Heresy IV, Misc Mains, RCA + XLR ICs, Tellurium Q spkr cable